Drone manufacturer DJI on Wednesday revealed that it will be adding helicopter and airplane detectors to its consumer drones in the future.
This means that DJI drones on sale to the public will soon be able to detect airborne vehicles, ensuring that drones don’t invade their air space.
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“All new DJI drone models released after January 1, 2020 that weigh more than 250 grams will include AirSense technology, which receives ADS-B signals from nearby airplanes and helicopters and warns drone pilots if they appear to be on a collision course,” the company explained on its website.
The detected aircraft will be displayed on the drone’s remote controller, alerting the drone pilot.
The company did not specify what range the aviation technology will be able to reach.
“This will be the largest single deployment of ADS-B collision awareness technology to date,” DJI noted.
The update is part of the company’s Elevating Safety initiative, which aims to regulate drone use by the public.
Feature image: screenshot, DJI
